marcopolo Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'm not sure which gets more abused...Endo's CC or Marks hair dryer. Bob's credit card, as I have taken to bringing my own hair dryer! Link to comment
Bud Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ About time you showed up again!!!!! Ummm.... Bud? Dave, Put a new battery in the R 1150 R. Filled the tank with high test gas, can of Seafoam and a can of Techron. Turned the key to on, hit the starter and it started right up after sitting for a year. So I will be there. Link to comment
ERdok Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 In! Reservations made Wed - Sun. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Bud - Those are indeed very good signs and I'm excited for the prospect of your triumphant return. But... I can't help but wonder if by Spring, another bike won't have caught your eye and the R1150 will be long gone and all of us STARTing this year will wait in wonderment at IF you'll arrive, and if so, on what. At any rate, upon your arrival, the drinks are on ENBOBOB!! Erdoc - pleased your will join us again! I'm away for the weekend, so I'll get the list updated when I return. Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 IN! Reservations made from Wed-Sun. Link to comment
Endobob Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Bud - Those are indeed very good signs and I'm excited for the prospect of your triumphant return. But... I can't help but wonder if by Spring, another bike won't have caught your eye and the R1150 will be long gone and all of us STARTing this year will wait in wonderment at IF you'll arrive, and if so, on what. At any rate, upon your arrival, the drinks are on me. Dave - I fixed it for you! Link to comment
Bud Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Thanks Dave for the offer of buying me drinks. I don't get those kind of offers every day. And thanks Bob for the pizza! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) OK I'm really in now I actually made a reservation. I called in and they said there was a credit card on file for the group, is that Bob's? Edited October 20, 2018 by ltljohn Link to comment
Endobob Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 OK I'm really in now I actually made a reservation. I called in and they said there was a credit card on file for the group, is that Bob's? OMG - I hope not! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 OK I'm really in now I actually made a reservation. I called in and they said there was a credit card on file for the group, is that Bob's? OMG - I hope not! I'm sure it's not Bob's card since we just starting maxing that out at the last FART It may be mine or Dave's since we started this reservation...just remember, we know where to find you twice a year Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 OK I'm really in now I actually made a reservation. I called in and they said there was a credit card on file for the group, is that Bob's? OMG - I hope not! I'm sure it's not Bob's card since we just starting maxing that out at the last FART It may be mine or Dave's since we started this reservation...just remember, we know where to find you twice a year Don't be so sure, I called the 800 number on the back and got a limit increase! Link to comment
Endobob Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Don't be so sure, I called the 800 number on the back and got a limit increase! Dave - Looking for pizza places in Sparta, NC - I found this review online: "We were staying next door at the Alleghany Inn and needed a bite before everything shut down. We walked across the parking lot to JB's. It's a small little pizza, burger, and sub restaurant. They only take cash but there's an ATM inside. We found a table and were quickly greeted. They had a tv or two and the place was pretty busy (like the motel) due to a motorcycle touring group. So Dave - it Looks like you will not be able to use my credit card. Link to comment
mrzoom Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 " but there's an ATM inside" I don't see a problem Bob, just give us your pin # Link to comment
randy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Dave change me to Friday night. After looking at the distance, I am going to trailer my bike to Asheville late Thursday night. Stay the night in Asheville at the Asheville EAST KOA, leave the truck and trailer at the KOA and ride up Friday. Then on Sunday I will take a nice fun route back to Asheville East KOA, Load the bike back up and have a nice comfortable ride home in the truck on the highway :-) I have no interest in riding a nice long fun route for 9-10 hours on Sunday, or a 7 hour highway ride on the bike. So trailering it is. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) I understand Randy, I really do. But I just want to be sure that you've not come under any undue influence from a certain endo-dds type, causing you to push your arrival to Friday. Edited January 23, 2019 by Indy Dave Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) *** NOTICE *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! *** I have heard rumors from sources that suggest STARTers are being contacted from someone calling himself the "JAWBREAKER". Apparently, JAWBREAKER is offering a 2018 BMW GSA Triple Black with CLEAN TITLE in exchange for delaying one's arrival to START in Sparta until after the ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA SMORGASBORD. Be on the lookout for this trickster this Halloween: Edited October 24, 2018 by Indy Dave Link to comment
randy Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Dave no undue influence was used :-) Actually I am a little torn between two options 1. trailer to Asheville East KOA stay the night then a fun Blue Ridge Parkway run up to Alleghany Inn Friday morning 2. Trailer to Asheville East KOA unload the bikes and then a 3hr ride via I-40 to Alleghany Inn Thursday night, but then do the fun BRP run Sunday morning back to Asheville KOA either way we would miss the Thursday dinner. Cannot leave Atlanta until around 4pm and a 6.5 hour drive/unload/ride puts us in around 10pm at earliest, maybe 11pm at latest choices, choices. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I just might be able to make this one, Sparta was great. Wanna ride down together? I have a schedule conflict but I am trying to fix that. If can fix it it would be great to have a riding partner. Just like that, I may be out... Business travel on Saturday... I think I may shoot for being there Tuesday-Thursday and travel on Friday... Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Ken &: Dave -- Thank you for planning yet another fantastic get together for us all! I'm IN!! Reservation made for Wed.-Sun. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Shannon - Thank You (and everyone else) for continuing to come back for more!! Glad we're on your schedule for Spring! Link to comment
TyTass Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Dave, Terri and I are IN, but for Thur-Sun. When we get closer we may opt for the extra day, but we'll have to see. Right now we can pretty much guarantee Thurs-Sun. And we're looking forward to it. We had a fantastic time last time in Sparta. I had a great time scouting that summer with Blind Squirrel and BrianH, I believe. I also think Alan and I did a few trips through the area. Jeez! My memory is fading! Gah! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Craig, it will be good to see you and Teri again glad you can make it. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Dave, Terri and I are IN, but for Thur-Sun. When we get closer we may opt for the extra day, but we'll have to see. Right now we can pretty much guarantee Thurs-Sun. And we're looking forward to it. We had a fantastic time last time in Sparta. I had a great time scouting that summer with Blind Squirrel and BrianH, I believe. I also think Alan and I did a few trips through the area. Jeez! My memory is fading! Gah! Craig - So glad you both can commit this early! Sparta was well received and often requested as a return town. When you get your scouting team together, you guys don't miss a beat! Also memorable (for me anyway) in Sparta was riding with you, Terri, Foot, BrainH and Christopher. And of course, that useful Tea Tree Shampoo set we all got for you. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Thank goodness they also have a local Wellness Center. That is the deciding factor! In Wed. - Sun. Randy I think The Pines Restaurant IS the Wellness Center Either way I am in for at least Wednesday and if the MOC Spring Rally is not the same weekend as it was last year I'm in thru Sunday! Link to comment
Panhandle Chuck Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In. Reservations made Wed-Sun. Now, back to post hurricane BS! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Ed, Ron and Chuck - I've updated the tally - thank you for joining us again! Ed - Are you buying at The Pines?! Chuck - Thanks for the reminder for those of us in the midwest and elsewhere who have lost sight of the unbelievable destruction your region suffered. I am sorry - how are you managing? Edited November 6, 2018 by Indy Dave Link to comment
F16Viper68 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 In Wed-Sun. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Link to comment
dave sawyer Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 In for Thursday thru Sunday. Stayed there on past trips down the BRPky. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable and rider friendly. The little dinner on site serves a good breakfast. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 In for Thursday thru Sunday. Stayed there on past trips down the BRPky. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable and rider friendly. The little dinner on site serves a good breakfast. +1 on the comfortable and rider friendly. There is also gas and beer across the street and BBQ a short walk away. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Dave (F16) - great to have you back; and dave - looking forward to meeting you! Any friend of (yet another Dave!) DaveC must be long suffering is a friend of ours! If nothing else, we'll need to get a picture of the Dave's in Sparta. Edited January 23, 2019 by Indy Dave Link to comment
brianh70 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I'm IN for Wed - Sun. I missed the last two 'ARTS and that's two too many. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! Link to comment
TyTass Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Dave, Terri and I are IN, but for Thur-Sun. When we get closer we may opt for the extra day, but we'll have to see. Right now we can pretty much guarantee Thurs-Sun. And we're looking forward to it. We had a fantastic time last time in Sparta. I had a great time scouting that summer with Blind Squirrel and BrianH, I believe. I also think Alan and I did a few trips through the area. Jeez! My memory is fading! Gah! Craig - So glad you both can commit this early! Sparta was well received and often requested as a return town. When you get your scouting team together, you guys don't miss a beat! Also memorable (for me anyway) in Sparta was riding with you, Terri, Foot, BrainH and Christopher. And of course, that useful Tea Tree Shampoo set we all got for you. Well, free free to give all the unused Tea Tree shampoos t me again. Terri loves that stuff in her hair. I love it on my back! I believe Steve F was also with us on that ride. What a day of riding that was. Geez ... definitely one of the most memorable days. Perfect! Link to comment
TyTass Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm IN for Wed - Sun. I missed the last two 'ARTS and that's two too many. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! So happy you're able to join in again. You were missed. No one brought any tequila in your stead. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I believe Steve F was also with us on that ride. What a day of riding that was. Geez ... definitely one of the most memorable days. Perfect! So happy you're able to join in again. You were missed. No one brought any tequila in your stead. What he said, x2! That was a great group and an epic day! And...welcome back Brian! Looking fwd to Sparta Redux 2019! CP Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 I have a few pictures o from our ride. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Oh WAIT! Here's a MUCH better one! Link to comment
RandyShields Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Let's just see about that. Alan still in the back on both. Check. Steve with shades in the second one. That's better. Oh, Dave D in the second one. Well, I guess, ok, yes, that's absolutely right Dave. Much, much better. And good to have your shirt all the way on in this one. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Let's just see about that. Alan still in the back on both. Check. Steve with shades in the second one. That's better. Oh, Dave D in the second one. Well, I guess, ok, yes, that's absolutely right Dave. Much, much better. And good to have your shirt all the way on in this one. You're catching on Randy! Now, concerning my display of modesty in the photos with regards to my keeping my shirt on - one must remember (and this is illustrated in the photos as well) - this was a sensitive and delicate group I was with. Link to comment
RandyShields Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Slight hijack that I can fill you in more on at START. I attended the Poe Ditch Music Festival at BGSU in 1975. Here is a link to some photos. We had a number of visitors from IN. I saw your shirtless posse here, but couldn't find you in the pictures. I will continue trying to find you in the historical annals of this event. Randy https://www.bgfalconmedia.com/gallery/poe-ditch-music-festival/collection_d2e953da-efa3-11e4-bcbc-7bf6412985ab.html Link to comment
Selden Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 In friday and saturday. Turning 83 on wed. the 24th so can't come sooner. Daughter cooking special dinner for BD. You're 10 years ahead of me, Marty. If you can do it, I can do it. We have friends in Greensboro, NC, so I may ride up Wednesday, stay overnight with them, then have a lazy 100+ mile ride to Sparta on Thursday. Link to comment
Mr_Ed Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 In. Arriving on the 25th. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 In. Arriving on the 25th. GREAT Ed! Slight hijack that I can fill you in more on at START. I attended the Poe Ditch Music Festival at BGSU in 1975. Here is a link to some photos. We had a number of visitors from IN. I saw your shirtless posse here, but couldn't find you in the pictures. I will continue trying to find you in the historical annals of this event. Randy https://www.bgfalconmedia.com/gallery/poe-ditch-music-festival/collection_d2e953da-efa3-11e4-bcbc-7bf6412985ab.html Well Sir, (wayyy) back in 1975 I was hardly into double digits age-wise. Looks like that was a great party though! You guys knew how to party back them Link to comment
RandyShields Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Well, that would explain your absence! Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Well, that would explain your absence! He said he was in single digits ... he did not say he was not there. He may have been in "accelerated learning" Link to comment
Slumgullion Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 In Wednesday thru Sunday + Chris K Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Well, that would explain your absence! He said he was in single digits ... he did not say he was not there. He may have been in "accelerated learning" To be clear, I said I was barley into double digits. But the fact is, I've always been told I act like a ten year old. So... That kind of negates the accelerated learning thing. In Wednesday thru Sunday + Chris K Woot woot! Looking forward to seeing you and Chris, Joel! Edited November 29, 2018 by Indy Dave Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Well, that would explain your absence! He said he was in single digits ... he did not say he was not there. He may have been in "accelerated learning" To be clear, I said I was barley into double digits. But the fact is, I've always been told I act like a ten year old. So... That kind of negates the accelerated learning thing. Woot woot! Looking forward to seeing you and Chris, Joel! Kind of like the old saying ...."I may have to grow old but I don't have to grow up" Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 In for two - Wed -Sun. All plans tentative at this point. Link to comment
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